Are you able to be firm with others? Are you able to express your opinion and speak directly? Do you take accountability for your own mistakes? Do you know what assertiveness entails? What ...

Assertive people are known to be confident, honest, and direct, which can intimidate people who aren't used to that level of determination. They may also be intimidated by the brilliant phrases ...

I kicked back at my all-time favorite coffee shop, nervously waiting for them to call my friend's double espresso macchiato. I pleasantly sipped my tea with a tad bit of guilt. He sprung up, walked to ...

It’s a common misconception that for women to be more assertive at work, they need to be aggressive. That’s not the case. Assertiveness and aggression are very different. While aggression is a ...

A new college graduate reported for work on the first day and looked forward to meeting with her boss. She asked if she could speak first and proceeded to inform the boss that she would not be working ...

Navigating the world of professional services requires not only expertise in your field but also the ability to discern the intentions of potential clients. Assertiveness is an invaluable skill in ...

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Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Design by Evelyn Mousigian. Everyone is familiar with the concept of assertiveness: the sweet spot ...

Knowing how to be more assertive is something that, in theory, should be as straightforward as expressing what you want, when you want. But too often, the fear of being seen as bossy, rude, or ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Bold, assertive self-confidence can be conceptualized as an unshakable faith in one’s abilities, skills and competence. It’s a firm ...

Xi Jinping came to power in 2012 amid a serious foreign policy crisis following the Japanese government’s nationalization of three of the disputed Diaoyu/Senkaku Islands. The move was aimed at ...